Eala becomes first Filipino to win Wimbledon singles match in Open Era, downs Zarazua
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-07-01 04:34 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Crime & Justice, Philippines, Law & Courts, Crime & Justice, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — In front of a loud de facto home crowd, Alex Eala made history as the first Filipino tennis player to win a Wimbledon singles match in the "Open Era" as she dominated Mexican Renata Zarazua, 6-1, 6-2, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Court 12 early Wednesday in Manila.
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